Branch Administrator

Company: Climate First Bank
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

We are changing FINANCE to finance CHANGE!Climate First Bank is a Florida Benefit Corporation, state chartered, FDIC insured commercial bank. With now three physical branches in St Petersburg, Winter Park and Mount Dora and one digital branch, we are offering a full suite of banking products including personal and business banking and loan products (solar, residential, commercial, SBA and more). We are passionate about the environment, social issues and overall leaving our communities and the world better than we found it.We want YOU to help us on this mission and are looking for exceptionally hard-working, passionate and bright new team members.We are a team of growth focused, goal-oriented and competitive individuals. We collectively work hard to achieve our mission and growth-related milestones and continue to set and exceed new goals almost daily. We love what we do, and we love working with people who are just as excited about our objectives as we are!Come join our team as the Branch Administrator to oversee the operations and performance of multiple retail branches, provide leadership and support to branch managers, ensure compliance with bank policies and regulatory requirements, and drive the achievement of branch performance goals. You will play a key role in developing and implementing strategies to enhance customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and overall branch profitability.Join us in this exciting start-up experience and take your career to a level unattainable in a traditional bank environment. Candidates must be local to Central Florida and willing to travel to our retail location frequently. Please send a resume to apply.Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insuranceResponsibilities
  • Leadership and Management: Provide leadership and direction to branch managers, ensuring they are well-supported and equipped to meet their branch goals. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching and development opportunities.
  • Operational Oversight: Ensure that all branches operate efficiently and effectively. Monitor and evaluate branch performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement. Develop and implement branch policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across all branches. Create systems to effectively communicate these policies and procedures to all branch staff and ensure they are followed.
  • Customer Service: Promote a customer-centric culture across all branches, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention. Address and resolve escalated customer issues in a timely and professional manner.
  • Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all branches comply with regulatory
    requirements and internal policies. Conduct regular audits and reviews to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategies to drive branch growth and profitability. Collaborate with senior management to align branch goals with the overall objectives of the bank.
  • Financial Management: Oversee branch budgets, ensuring financial targets are met. Analyze financial reports and provide insights to improve branch performance.
  • Staff Development and Training: Foster a positive and inclusive work environment. Provide training and development opportunities for branch managers and staff to enhance their skills and career growth. Develop and implement training programs to ensure all staff are knowledgeable about bank products, services, and regulatory requirements.
  • Community Engagement: Represent the bank in the community, building and
    maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and promoting the bank's services. Requirements
    • Bachelor's degree in business or finance preferred.
    • 5+ years in branch leadership required, preferably in a Community Bank.
    • Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate others and develop teams.
    • Strong affinity and acumen for business development, community involvement and brand building.
    • Proven track record of innovative and effective retail sales strategies with immediate impact to the retail growth objectives.
    • Ability and willingness to travel to branches routinely in St. Petersburg, Winter Park, Mt. Dora, and other areas of the state and country as the bank expands.
    • Customer-centric mentality and ability to develop strong relationships with customers, team members and within the community.
    • Organized self-starter with the ability to thrive in fast moving environments that require adaptability and frequent pivots.
    • Outstanding communication skills and ability to tactfully communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
    • Deeply educated in financial products and services, banking regulations and laws.
    • Strong technical aptitude and familiarity with Microsoft Office, Banking Systems and Salesforce. Physical Demands:
      • Sustained standing and sitting;
      • Frequent use of PC, including typing or sustained attention to monitor;
      • Occasional lifting of basic office files or equipment up to 20 lbs.Equal Opportunity Statement:At Climate First Bank we truly believe that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our success. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteransE-Verify Statement:
        • This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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